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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.52, 14,919.88 and 5,843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.52, 14,919.88 and 5,843.52 is: 8,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.52 : 14,919.88 = 5,843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.52/14,919.88 = 5,843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.52x = 14,919.88 × 5,843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.52x = 87,184,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,184,617.18/10,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.05

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